Imagine gliding through the chilly, emerald-green waters of the Pacific, sunlight flickering through waving forests of kelp.

By 2021, officials were receiving reports that the otter was climbing onto kayaks and surfboards. The animal has escalated to more aggressive behavior over the past few years. CDFW officials ...

New research led by Monterey Bay Aquarium reveals a surprising ripple effect in coastal ecosystems: the collapse of one ...

Scientists have made an interesting discovery connecting sea otters to forest recovery, reinforcing their role as a keystone species. According to a recent article published in Phys.org ...

In 2013, a sea star wasting syndrome decimated populations of Pisaster along the west coast of North America and along the ...

A video went viral one year ago of an otter gifting its rock to a fisherman. While it’s unclear what the reason was, this behavior is seen throughout otter families. Since this is such a ...

With the demise of the wolverine (Gulo luscus Linnaeus) in the Adirondacks in the late 1700’s or early 1800’s, the river otter became the region’s largest member of the weasel family. Adults weigh 5.4 ...

Three North American river otter pups at Zoo Miami are growing quickly and thriving under the care of their mother, Zinnia, according to Ron Magill, the zoo’s communications director.

CHARLOTTE – When the Charlotte Museum of Nature opens in 2026, visitors can look forward to meeting several new residents, including a lively group of otters.

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In 2013, a sea star wasting syndrome decimated populations of Pisaster along the west coast of North America and along the Monterey Peninsula in California, where this study was conducted. The orange ...